School Library Resources Keyword Searching in the Library Catalogue
The library catalogue is a powerful searching tool. Use a basic keyword search to locate information in titles, subject areas and in the contents of books held on our library shelves.
Dewey Numbers
These numbers will guide you to the section of library shelves where you find information on the topic you are researching.
World War 1 - 940.3 Military history of World War 1 - 940.4 Australian history - 994.041
Here are some non-fiction books to get you started - they are in order from easy to read to more challenging. World War 1 1914-1918 – Eyewitness to Australian History – Nicholas BraschBrasch, N., World War 1 1914-1918, (Australia, 2009)- This book uses simple language and provides a good overview of the causes of the war and the consequences and important aspects of Australia’s involvement in the war. It has a lot of primary sources to complement each topic, very useful for understanding how people were really feeling at the time.- It has a handy review of the definition and uses of primary and secondary sources on p.4.- At the back there is a simple timeline of events, a glossary and index you can use to find specific information.
Causes and consequences of the First World War – Stewart RossRoss, S., Causes And Consequences Of The First World War, (London, 1997)- This book provides short explanations on the most important aspects of the war. - There is a really good summary of the triggers of the war and the aftermath of the war in terms of human and economic cost. This will be useful for understanding the background to the war and the ethics and causes of war for your final task.- Again there is a glossary, timeline and index in the back. Use your keywords to find information you need.
The Great War 1914-1918 Problems, Issues, Sources, Skills – Mark McAndrew, David Thomas and Philip CumminsMcAndrew, M., Cummins, P., and Thomas, D., The Great War 1914-1918, (Sydney, 1997)- This is a great book for confident readers and those looking for more detailed information beyond the basics.- Go through the content pages at the front, or the index at the back to find what you need.- The book has really handy subheadings scattered on the sides of the pages to help you to scan pages for relevant information too. You will notice there are summary points at the end of each chapter – sometimes this is a great place to start reading!- Of particular note is the chapter on “The Trench Experience” (useful for your empathy exercise) and the section on the Australian Home Front on p.223.
Keyword Searching in the Library Catalogue
The library catalogue is a powerful searching tool. Use a basic keyword search to locate information in titles, subject areas and in the contents of books held on our library shelves.
Dewey Numbers
These numbers will guide you to the section of library shelves where you find information on the topic you are researching.
World War 1 - 940.3
Military history of World War 1 - 940.4
Australian history - 994.041
Here are some non-fiction books to get you started - they are in order from easy to read to more challenging.
World War 1 1914-1918 – Eyewitness to Australian History – Nicholas BraschBrasch, N., World War 1 1914-1918, (Australia, 2009)- This book uses simple language and provides a good overview of the causes of the war and the consequences and important aspects of Australia’s involvement in the war. It has a lot of primary sources to complement each topic, very useful for understanding how people were really feeling at the time.- It has a handy review of the definition and uses of primary and secondary sources on p.4.- At the back there is a simple timeline of events, a glossary and index you can use to find specific information.
Causes and consequences of the First World War – Stewart RossRoss, S., Causes And Consequences Of The First World War, (London, 1997)- This book provides short explanations on the most important aspects of the war. - There is a really good summary of the triggers of the war and the aftermath of the war in terms of human and economic cost. This will be useful for understanding the background to the war and the ethics and causes of war for your final task.- Again there is a glossary, timeline and index in the back. Use your keywords to find information you need.
The Great War 1914-1918 Problems, Issues, Sources, Skills – Mark McAndrew, David Thomas and Philip CumminsMcAndrew, M., Cummins, P., and Thomas, D., The Great War 1914-1918, (Sydney, 1997)- This is a great book for confident readers and those looking for more detailed information beyond the basics.- Go through the content pages at the front, or the index at the back to find what you need.- The book has really handy subheadings scattered on the sides of the pages to help you to scan pages for relevant information too. You will notice there are summary points at the end of each chapter – sometimes this is a great place to start reading!- Of particular note is the chapter on “The Trench Experience” (useful for your empathy exercise) and the section on the Australian Home Front on p.223.